Mechanical Technician

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Mechanical Technician The closing date is 13 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary WE WELCOME APPLICANTS WITH VARYING DEGREES OF EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS, ROLES ARE AVAILABLE AT BANDS 4 AND 5 ACCORDINGLY. PLEASE STATE IN YOUR APPLICATION WHICH ROLE YOU'RE INTENDING TO APPLY FOR - SEE JOB DESCRIPTIONS An exciting opportunity has arisen within SLAM for a Mechanical Technician to join the Estates team. The Trust has four main sites and community properties, therefore applicants should be able to arrange their work, parts and materials and carry out tasks in a safe and tidy manner. To maintain continuity of service there will be times when extra hours, altered work patterns/duties is required. The post-holder must have a good general knowledge of domestic and commercial buildings. Main duties of the job Install, maintain, service, and repair a wide range of plant and equipmentDiagnose and repair mechanical faults, give technical advice to ensure safety and compliance with HTMs and regulatory standards.tilise Building Management System (BMS) to monitor,and adhere to required standards.3. Modify and document mechanical systems, install temporary setups, and manufacture or modify equipment.4. Conduct condition surveys, prepare systems for inspection5. Ensure all work meets statutory and mandatory safety requirements.6. Supervise installations and maintenance by staff and contractors,.7. Liaise with compliance teams, contractors, ward staff, and other disciplines.8. Attend meetings, provide specialist advice, and manage minor projects with contractors.9. Supervise and motivate staff, manage daily work allocation, plan and organize tasks to ensure efficient workflow, provide training, and cover for the supervisor during sickness andleave.10. Oversee risk assessments, handle maintenance requests, raise purchase orders, and maintain tools and equipment.11. Manage and perform heavy repairs and equipment moves,12. Implement and contribute to policy and service development, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and other standards, participating in emergency on-callduties, and driving between trust sites in a safe and timely manner adhering to trust policies. About us South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training. SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich. By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part